The difference between Castigate and Revise
When used as verbs, castigate means to punish or reprimand someone severely, whereas revise means to look at again, to reflect on.
Revise is also noun with the meaning: a review or a revision.
check bellow for the other definitions of Castigate and Revise
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Castigate as a verb (transitive, formal):
To punish or reprimand someone severely.
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Castigate as a verb (transitive, formal):
To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
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Castigate as a verb (transitive, rare):
To revise or make corrections to a publication.
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Revise as a verb (obsolete):
To look at again, to reflect on.
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Revise as a verb:
To review, alter and amend, especially of written material.
Examples:
"This statute should be revised."
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Revise as a verb (UK, Australia, New Zealand):
To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.
Examples:
"I should be revising for my exam in a few days."
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Revise as a noun:
A review or a revision.
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Revise as a noun (printing):
A second proof sheet; a proof sheet taken after the first or a subsequent correction.